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suggested realignment has the approval o£ Let's Improve Santa Ana and the City Planning Commission. The Clerk of the Council reported that no written communi- cations had been received in the matter. Mayor Garthe invited proponents or opponents to present their testimony to the City Council. There was none, and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Specific Plan of Street Alignment No. 15A was approved; the City Attorney was directed to prepare the Ordinance amending the Municipal Code, on the unanimously carried (6-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. CA 29.7 APPEAL NO. 349 - VARIANCE 75-16 The Mayor announced OTIS BABCOCK that this was the time NEGATIVE DECLARATION and place for the Public Hearing on Appeal No. 349 filed by Otis Babcock to allow a convenience market at the southeast corner of 4th and McClay Streets in the L P District which was denied by the Planning Commission on June 9, 1975. Mr. Charles Zimmerman, Planning Director, described the property as a 90' x 100' parcel surrounded by special schools, duplexes and single family dwellings. He stated that the Planning Commission unanimously found that the usage was in- appropriate for the L P District; that this corridor should be protected and conflicting land use could only damage what will be a fine district in that area; and that the Planning Commis- sion had received a letter from the Santa Ana Unified School District in opposition to the variance. The Clerk of the Council reported that the appellant had submitted his Declaration in support of his appeal and that she had received a letter from Frank J. and Jane E. Gelinas in opposition to the variance. Mayor Garthe invited proponents or opponents to present their testimony to the City Council. The following persons spoke in opposition to the variance application: Richard Hansen, 1539 East Fourth Street Frank Gelinas, 1538 East Fourth Street The opponents stated that the convenience market was not compatible with present neighborhood use; and that there are two neighborhood shopping areas nearby. The following persons spoke in favor of the use of the property for a convenience market: Ed Spatrisano, Walker & Lee Real Estate John Lieser, Architect Otis Babcock, owner of the property Walt Thornton, Tic Toc Markets The proponents stated that the proposed market is the best use for the property; economically and realistically; that an office building for the property is not feasible; and that it would CITY COUNCIL MINUTBS 304 JULY 14, 1975